Smith v. Cameron et al

Filing 22

ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry).1) The petition for writ of habeas corpus is DENIED. 2) There is no basis for the issuance of a cert of appealability. 3) The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case.Signed by Honorable John E. Jones, III on 5/16/17. (aaa)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
ERIC J. SMITH,
Petitioner,
v.
KENNETH CAMERON, PA
ATTORNEY GENERAL,
Respondents.

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1:15-cv-1546
Hon. John E. Jones III

ORDER
May 16, 2017
NOW THEREFORE, upon consideration of the petition for writ of habeas
corpus (Doc. 1) pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254, and in accordance with the Court’s
Memorandum of the same date, it is hereby ORDERED as follows:
1.

The petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc. 1) pursuant to 28 U.S.C.
§ 2254 is DENIED.

2.

There is no basis for the issuance of a certificate of appealability. See
R. GOVERNING § 2254 CASES R. 11(a) (stating that “[t]he district
court must issue or deny a certificate of appealability when it enters a
final order adverse to the applicant”).

3.

The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case.

s/ John E. Jones III
John E. Jones III
United States District Judge